Siminoffs Luthiers Glossary
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Published: 2008
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9781423442929
Description: Siminoff's Luthier Glossary is a first-edition compendium of more than 800 technical terms used in the design, construction, and production of string musical instruments. The handy 6"x9" softcover text is intended for all levels of builders from beginners to advanced, and features descriptions of parts, techniques, tools, adhesives, finishes, machinery, woods, stains, acoustics, and legal terms. The Appendix includes numerous valuable data tables along with two dozen color plates to help recognize the tonewoods and decorative woods used in luthierie.